2018 Quintarelli Giuseppe, Amarone della Valpolicella, Classico

The Quintarelli Giuseppe estate is located in the village of Negrar, where the family has maintained their historic winemaking legacy since Silvio Quintarelli founded the winery in 1924. Their vines are rooted in limestone and volcanic soils, made from a traditional blend of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes that are hand-harvested and dried via the appassimento method. The wine presents an evolved profile of dried black cherry, cedar, and cardamom, offering a full-bodied, silky texture defined by well-integrated tannins. The 2018 vintage provided a climate that resulted in notable acidity, giving this release a sense of freshness alongside its deep, complex structure. This bottle is built for the cellar, providing an opportunity to experience a benchmark wine that rewards long-term patience.